Empress Njamah (born on 17 November 1980) is a Nollywood actress famous for her roles in movies like Black Widow (2017), She Devil (2001), and Void (2019).
The Imo State native, who made headlines in the past because of her high-profile relationship with Timaya, is also a writer and entrepreneur known as the founder of the House of Empress. Thanks to her work in front of the camera and her multiple businesses, she is estimated to have a net worth of $750,000. Get to know other interesting facts about her.
Empress Njamah’s Bio
- Full name: Empress Njamah
- Date of birth: 17 November 1980
- Ethnicity: Igbo
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Christianity
- Marital Status: Single
- Net Worth: $750,000
- Instagram: @empressnjamah
- Twitter: @empressnjamah
- Facebook: Empress Njamah
Empress Njamah was Born in 1980
Empress Njamah was born on 17 November 1980 in the Njaaba Local Government area of Imo State. While her father is an Igbo man from south-eastern Nigeria, her mother is from Cameroon. Her parents’ names are not public knowledge, but we know that she is one of their five children.
Empress’s most famous sibling is John Njamah, an actor and director known for his work in projects like A Little White Lie (2016), When Love Hurts (2020), and One Moment in Time (2020).
She Attended Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun State
Where Empress Njamah attended secondary school is not known, but she completed her secondary school education before enrolling at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, to study English.
Before this time, the actress had already begun working towards a career in front of the camera. In 1995, at the age of 15, she bagged her first role. Her next role came in 2001 when she was 21 in She Devil. Her fame grew in 2002 with her role in films like Valentino, The Pasto & Harlot, and Love of My Life.
By 2012, Empress Njamah had become a force to reckon with in Nollywood as she received an Africa Movie Academy Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Empress Njamah Filmography
- Unwanted (2022)
- The Man Between Us (2021)
- Darling & Felix (2021)
- Yes, We Can (2021)
- Lockdown (2020)
- Good Citizen (2020)
- Stroke of Luck (2019)
- Wedding Saga (2019)
- Void (2019)
- Smash (2018)
- Thick Skinned (2018)
- The Perfect Crime (2018)
- June (2018)
- Black Widow (2017)
- Wife Material (2017)
- Different Passion (2016)
- Behind the Curtains (2015)
- Emily K (2015)
- Count on Me (2011)
- Waiting Years (2010)
- Heartbeats (2008)
- Cover Up (2007)
- Double Game (2007)
- The Accursed (2007)
- Angels Forever (2006)
- Liberian Girl (2006)
- My Sister’s Act (2005)
- Dear Sister (2004)
- Lake of Fire (2004)
- Last Girl Standing (2004)
- Missing Angel (2004)
- Red Hot (2004)
- When Love Dies (2003)
- You Broke My Heart (2003)
- Valentino (2002)
- The Pastor & Harlot (2002)
- Love of My Life (2002)
- She Devil (2001)
Empress is Also a Screenwriter and Businesswoman
Empress Njamah is not just an actress but also a movie writer. She is best known for co-writing Liberian Girl with Sampson Frances in 2006.
Outside the movie business, the actress is an entrepreneur with a clothing and shoe line. She is the founder of the Real House of Empress, which sells shoes and ready-to-wear dresses. Empress famously designed the bridesmaid dresses for Mercy Johnson’s wedding in 2011. This gig helped show her talent to the world and contributed to the success of her business.
Empress Njamah is Worth $700,000
Empress Njamah has a lot to be thankful for as she is reported to be worth about $700,000. The actress made her wealth from her acting career and the little she has done as a screenwriter. Another contributor to her fortune is her clothing business – Real House of Empress.
Njamah’s wealth has afforded her an exotic lifestyle, but she has also worked to help the less privileged. She has a charity foundation – the House of Empress Foundation, which started in 2006 and has won her an award.
Who is Empress Njamah’s Husband?
Empress is not married. A few reports have linked her to actor Daniel Llyod, but the pair never exchanged vows. News that they were married started in 2019 after some images of them as a couple in a wedding ceremony surfaced on the Internet. The pictures were, however, from a scene in a movie where Lloyd married the actress.
Another high-profile person that Njamah has been linked to is singer Timaya. The pair were in a relationship that ended controversially in 2009.
According to Timaya, Empress was the reason he moved to Lagos, and he was head over heels in love with her. However, trust issues, among other things, led to them breaking up. They have since had a few back-and-forths on social media over the years.
Does Empress Njamah Have a Child?
Empress Njamah does not have any children of her own. She has spoken about waiting until she gets married before bringing any children into the world, as she doesn’t want to become a single mother.
